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Teacher of PE

Teacher of PE

Burgess Hill Girls

West Sussex

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Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
Required for September 2021
Apply by:
1 March 2021

Job overview

1 year fixed term maternity cover contract

We are looking for two highly motivated, enthusiastic and well qualified teachers of PE to teach a broad and challenging curriculum to Years 7 to 13. The successful candidates should have a proven playing background and be able to demonstrate the ability to coach to a high standard in two of the following sports: hockey; netball; cricket; dance; tennis. The candidates will also be capable of confidently delivering academic PE lessons to GCSE and A level standard. They will have a passion for sport and be able to lead school teams to county or regional level. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an inspirational team at a school that prides itself on its sporting activities. We have an extensive co-curricular programme and there is an expectation that all members of the team will commit to this. 

These roles would suit either a Newly Qualified Teacher or someone with more experience looking to develop their career in a flourishing department.   For both roles we will consider applicants seeking a full time or a part time role (0.4-0.6 timetable).

Applicants wishing to discuss the role in more detail are welcome to contact Suzy Clapp – Director of Sport: suzy.clapp@burgesshillgirls.com 

Completed application forms should be sent to our HR Manager, Mrs Gillian Coleman at hr@burgesshillgirls.com 

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 1 March 2021.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted by telephone and interviews will take place during week commencing 8 March 2021.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Burgess Hill Girls is a leading independent day and boarding school in Sussex for girls aged two and a half to eighteen years of age.

Our motto at Burgess Hill Girls is ‘I am, I can, I should, I will’. It encapsulates the journey students take with us. Discovering who they are, what they are capable of, the importance of supporting others and developing the will to achieve their dreams. When you join Burgess Hill Girls you become part of a unique empowering community where there are no limits.

Burgess Hill Girls stands in 14 acres of beautiful grounds within a conservation area close to Burgess Hill’s town centre in the centre of Sussex. All aspects of the school are located on this one campus; Nursery, Pre-prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form and Boarding Houses. 

The school is only a five minute walk from the railway station (on the London to Brighton line) and close to excellent road networks (10 miles from Brighton and only 20 miles from Gatwick). 

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